Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Budgeting & Forecasting

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an accomplished FP&A Manager to lead budgeting and forecasting, oversee the full FP&A cycle, and partner with executives to drive performance and strategic decisions. This on-site leadership role offers significant responsibility and career growth within a rapidly expanding conglomerate.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, deep financial modeling expertise, and a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CFA) preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven experience in managing FP&A processes and teams.
• Strong financial modeling, Excel, and reporting software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of annual budgeting for the organization.
• Manage rolling forecasts and updates to senior management.
• Develop long-term strategic financial plans.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identifying drivers and variances.
• Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with business units to provide analytical support.
• Identify cost-saving and revenue-enhancement opportunities.
• Mentor and develop the FP&A team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree or professional qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CFA)

Tools

Excel

SAP BPC

Hyperion

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding conglomerate, is seeking an accomplished Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead their budgeting and forecasting functions in Mahikeng, North West. This strategic role will oversee the entire FP&A cycle, from annual budget development to rolling forecasts and long-term financial planning. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership and department heads across the organization to provide critical financial insights, drive performance management, and support strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial modeling, and a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business strategies. This is a key on‑site leadership position within our client's operations in Mahikeng, offering significant responsibility and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting process for the entire organization.
• Manage the creation and refinement of rolling financial forecasts, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Develop and implement long‑term strategic financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive review.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their financial needs and provide analytical support.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Mentor and develop the FP&A team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CFA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven experience in managing financial planning processes and teams.
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and financial reporting software (e.g., SAP BPC, Hyperion).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and corporate finance.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, significant performance‑based bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, retirement benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing organization. Join a pivotal leadership role in Mahikeng, North West, and contribute directly to the strategic financial direction of the company.